Name: Forged Black Beeswax Suffolk Latch
Brand: Anvil / Marches
SKU: 33101
Price: 62.25 GBP
Availability: InStock

suffolk latch in black beeswax seen on a red door with matching beeswax T hinges

£62.25

In stock
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Hand Forged

Forged Suffolk latch (or thumb latch) with bean shaped ends. Treated with a rustic black beeswax finish that helps protects the metal and creates beautiful rich tones. This style door latch became popular in the 18th century and was widely used up until the 19th century. Perfect for internal doors and cupboards.

Handle length: 210mm
Thumb bar length: 140mm
Latch length: 190mm
Maximum door thickness: 55mm
Forged from steel and finished with beeswax
Hammered into shape from mild steel using a traditional anvil and fire manufacturing method
Typically used in conjunction with a T hinge on traditional plank doors
Supplied with matching SS wood screws
As products are hung to dry after being dipped in Beeswax, on occasion small lumps of Beeswax can form at the end of the piece. To remove, simply buff away with a soft cloth to redistribute the wax.